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Q: How do geologist find out were igness rocks were formed?
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Where can igneous rocks find?

Igneous rocks are rocks formed by magma. so the best place to find igneous rocks would be by volcanoes or where a volcano once erupted.


What are the three types of rocks you can find at the Rocky Mountains?

The three types of rocks you can find in the Rocky Mountains are sedimentary rocks, igneous rocks, and metamorphic rocks. Sedimentary rocks are formed from the accumulation and compaction of sediment, such as sandstone and limestone. Igneous rocks are formed from the cooling and solidification of molten magma or lava, such as granite and basalt. Metamorphic rocks are formed from the transformation of existing rocks due to high temperatures and pressures, such as gneiss and schist.


How are sedimentary rocks formed and where would you find them?

They are formed over millions of years of sand being packed down by the ocean.....And you can find them where oceans are located or were located like hoodoos and coulies.


Why can you not find fossils in other rocks?

Every rocks have formed in special environment some form by lava and some form in sea, raver and lakes so the rock which is formed inside water so they have fossils of specific environment and the rocks form by lava it was hot so there were no possibility to preserved living organism.


Where do you find rocks gems fossils and minerals in Alberta Canada?

Look down your standing in the best spot on earth to fossil hunt, as this is a silly Q. to ask go to a rock shop, museum or the local college and speak to the geologist.

Related questions

How do you we find out rocks names?

Ask a geologist or refer to a geological chart.


How many rocks does one geologist find each year?

It depends a lot on what the geologist is looking for, how much time they spend in the field or in the lab, and what they think is a "find".


In what type of rocks would geologist most likely find evidence of past life forms?

Sedimentary rock and limestone in particular, because it is normally formed from the skeletons of mostly minute dead marine organisms.


Who is most likely to find soil maps useful?

Geologist find soil maps useful. The study rocks and Earth's surface.


Where can igneous rocks find?

Igneous rocks are rocks formed by magma. so the best place to find igneous rocks would be by volcanoes or where a volcano once erupted.


If you find rocks you are called?

Well, I don't know of a title for someone just finding rocks. However if you devote your life to the study of the earth and its natural processes you are called a geologist.


Can you find desert rose rocks in Hawaii?

No, desert roses are formed in sedimentary rocks and Hawaii is primarily igneous rocks.


When is the radiometric clock set in the lifetime of a rock?

The radiometric clock is set when the rock is formed. Because this is when it sets, radiometric dating is used by geologist to find out when the rock was formed.


Where are you likely to find all three types of rocks being formed and changed?

In earth


How do geologist find work?

A geologist can find work easily through the government. Based on how much experience one has in that field, the easier it will be for them to find a job.


What are the three types of rocks you can find at the Rocky Mountains?

The three types of rocks you can find in the Rocky Mountains are sedimentary rocks, igneous rocks, and metamorphic rocks. Sedimentary rocks are formed from the accumulation and compaction of sediment, such as sandstone and limestone. Igneous rocks are formed from the cooling and solidification of molten magma or lava, such as granite and basalt. Metamorphic rocks are formed from the transformation of existing rocks due to high temperatures and pressures, such as gneiss and schist.


How are sedimentary rocks formed and where would you find them?

They are formed over millions of years of sand being packed down by the ocean.....And you can find them where oceans are located or were located like hoodoos and coulies.